Why women are most at risk in Africa's obesity crisis
Why are women affected more than men? Africa is grappling with rising obesity rates linked to the "proliferation of unhealthy ...
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Study suggests marriage increases obesity risk, especially in men
A new study shows marriage significantly increases obesity risk in men, tripling the likelihood of obesity compared to ...
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Obesity is on the rise in Africa. Here’s what UNICEF is doing about it
Obesity in Africa is rising rapidly, driven by ultra-processed foods and industry influence over public health policies. On ...
Obesity in South Africa: A nation at risk
Reflecting on World Obesity Day‘’ From misallocated health funds to the normalization of 'family diabetes,' South ...
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Africa Faces Rising Obesity Crisis Among Women
A new study by the World Obesity Federation warns that nearly half of African women will be overweight or obese by 2030, a ...
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SA has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in Africa
CAPE TOWN - As the globe observes World Obesity Day. South Africa has come out as the African country with the highest number ...
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South Africa's obesity crisis: a call for systemic change
As World Obesity Day was marked on Tuesday, a recent survey revealed that 68% of South African women and 38% of men are overweight or obese. Liezel Engelbrecht, a registered dietitian and the DG ...